Peace be with you.
Admission options abound within a field of absolute choice, remembering that many are called and few are chosen. (Matthew 22:14)
- Regionally Accredited Education
If an applicant desires formal academic instruction within the context of a regionally accredited school, then we suggest the applicant consult Council of Higher Education or specifically The Association of Theological Schools.
- Non-Accredited Education
The Program of Studies for the White Robed Monks of St. Benedict offers no academic credit and is a non-degree in nature. Our entire program satisfies our basic requirements for consideration for reception of Holy Orders.
If a person wishes to formally apply to the Abbot-Bishop of the White Robed Monks of St. Benedict, the aspirant completes the following initial requirements:
- Completion and submission of the Benedictine Network Affiliation Form.
- Completion and submission of Application for Holy Orders.
In due time, the Director of Vocations will contact the aspirant for any further information as may be needed. When all the application papers are in order, the Director of Vocations will present the aspirant's application papers to the Abbatial Council. The Abbatial Council will review the aspirant's application and make a recommendation to the Abbot-Bishop of the White Robed Monks of St. Benedict. When the Abbot-Bishop renders a decision regarding your application, the Director of Vocations will contact you via e-mail.
If aspirant receives a Letter of Acceptance to formally enter the path leading toward Holy Orders, the aspirant will request a set of transcripts for all collegiate work completed or a copy of the aspirant's high school transcript or equivalent. The aspirant will ask the school forward transcripts to:
Director of Vocations
White Robed Monks of St. Benedict
Post Office Box 27536
San Francisco CA 94127-0536
USA
The aspirant will also supply any other information that may be requested by the Letter of Acceptance and forward same to the above address. The aspirant will also complete any educational and/or instruction requirements before embarking on the path toward Orders Depending upon once's educational or experiential background that may include demonstrating an appreciation of the Philosophy of Religion and the attainment of a Phenomenological Perspective necessary to successfully traverse the Way to Ordination to the Priesthood of Christ within the context of the White Robed Monks of St. Benedict.
Peace and joy!
White Robed Monks of St. Benedict
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